Upholding human dignity and caring for people in need

The Sovereign Order of Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilisation.

Fra' Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto

The Grand Master is elected for life from the Professed Knights by the Council Complete of State. According to the Constitution, as the religious Superior and Sovereign, he must fully dedicate himself to the development of the works of the Order and set an example of living by Christian principles to all the members…

Humanitarian, medical & social assistance

The Order of Malta is permanently present with medical, social and humanitarian projects in most countries in the world.

Linking diplomacy with aid

The diplomatic relations which the Sovereign Order of Malta enjoys exist to facilitate its humanitarian activities.

Order of Malta Activity Report 2016

Over 900 years of history

The birth of the Order of St. John dates back to around 1048.